All events are held at the Holden Senior Center, 1130 Main St., Holden, MA unless otherwise stated.

February 8, 2025 – Public Pitch Party – 6:30 p.m.

February 10, 2025 – Aquaculture: Pros & Cons for Fisheries Sustainability – 7:00 p.m. 

The program will be given by Ted Purcell of Rutland, a naturalist, fisherman, advocate for conservation of Striped Bass, and author of the Wachusett Outdoor Window column in the Holden Landmark.

Fish are the last wild organisms that are “market hunted,” meaning wild organisms are harvested and sold to consumers.  Efforts have been made and will continue to be made to “farm” fresh and saltwater organisms ranging from fin fish to shellfish and seaweed.  For fish stocks to remain sustainable, many researchers, scientists, fishermen, and consumers envision that a large-scale move to farming will be necessary.  The presentation will give a brief history of fishing, review current practices, and overview aquaculture methods, options, challenges, and opportunities.

This event is free and open to the public.  Refreshments will be served.  For more information, email [email protected] or call 508-886-2341.

March 8, 2025 – Public Pitch Party – 6:30 p.m.

March 10, 2025 – The Lost Granges of the Quabbin Reservoir – 7:00 p.m.

March 24, 2025 – Field Trip to Mrs. Moriconi’s Ice-Cream – 6:00 p.m.

March 29, 2025 – Public Pitch Party – 6:30 p.m.

April 12, 2025 – Public Pitch Party – 6:30 p.m.

April 14, 2025 – Joint meeting with Pomona – 7:00 p.m. – Foster Care Presentation, Community Citizen Award, Musical Entertainment

April 28, 2025 – Massachusetts Forest Health Update – 7:00 p.m.

May 19, 2025 – About Your Hearing – 7:00 p.m.

May 31, 2025 – Public Pitch Party – 6:30 p.m.

June 9, 2025 – Farmer’s Market Senior Nutrition Program – 7:00 p.m.

June 14, 2025 – Public Pitch Party – 6:30 p.m.

June 23, 2025 – Pounding Flowers – 7:00 p.m.

July 12, 2025 – Public Pitch Party – 6:30 p.m.

July 14, 2025 – Mystery Ride – 7:00 p.m.

August 9, 2025 – Public Pitch Party – 6:30 p.m.

August 11, 2025 – Corn Roast – 7:00 p.m.

August 30, 2025 – Public Pitch Party – 6:30 p.m.

September 9, 2025 – Pound Auction – 7:00 p.m.